(Office of Her Majesty – Press Department – Amman) - Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited Al Jizah on Tuesday, where she met with beneficiaries of Thurra Charitable Association and learned about its community empowerment projects.

The Queen visited Rasmia Shamout’s mini market, a small business she was able to start with funds from Thurra Charitable Association. Shamout told Her Majesty that her business has helped her earn a living to provide for her three children. The Queen also stopped by the homes of two female-headed households in the area.

At Thurra Charitable Association Her Majesty met with its President, Mr. Khaled Zaben, board members, and a number of beneficiaries and local community members, as well as heads of other local charity associations.